Charltons’ practice covers a wide range of corporate transactions including corporate finance, restructurings, capital markets, securities, funds and M&A. We invite applications for the following position :

Requirements: 

• Hong Kong or other common law jurisdiction qualified solicitor over 5 years relevant post-qualification experience
• Minimum 5 years’ KYC/AML experience in law firm or  financial institution with 2-3 years in a supervisory role
• Well-versed with SFO and AMLO and regulatory requirements on KYC and AML
• Exposure in enhanced customer due diligence, SPV on-boarding, professional investors regime etc
• Good legal analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and multi-tasking
• Project management skills an advantage
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and at least one European language, preferably French

 Responsibilities : 

• handle daily client due diligence (CDD) matters, like conducting research on due diligence information, maintaining proper customer record, updating progress report, reviewing information supplied by clients and responding to clients
• handle client on boarding issue for investment vehicles, SPV and overseas entities etc
• Perform routine compliance review on Chapter 24 - Practice Directions of Professional Guide of The Law Society of Hong Kong
• Review and update KYC/CDD documentation

We offer interesting work and excellent prospects. To apply in strict confidence please send a full CV to the Office Manager, Charltons, 12th Floor Dominion Centre, 43-59 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.